WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
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Good morning ladies. It is a chilly morning here in Nebraska. I so wanted to stay in bed this morning. But am at work and have tomorrow off. Yesterday was another no so good food day. Felt like I was trying to fill am bottomless pit. But today is a new day and back up on the wagon. Thank you all for being here and your support and no judgement. Wanted to get to bed early lastnight as not alot of sleep the night before. Started watching the Nebraska football game and they were doing so bad I went to bed before halftime. I did see by the paper this morning they did get better so they did not lose by much.
Allison--Hope you had a good time at the fundraiser you attended last night.
Joyce--There is a program on the phone that will sync with the fitbit. DH put it on his for me when we were on vacation. So maybe she could check and see if her phone is one that will work.
Patty--Glad to hear your first class went so well. Knew you could do it. Hope they get your meds ajusted and you feel better soon.
Heather--I agree you a very lucky and so are we to be able to read and share your trips. I feel like I am there and I do not have to fly or spend the money.
Welcome Ava--hope to see you post often and get to know you. You sound like you are doing well.
Allison--glad to hear last evening went so well and raised a good amout. Yesterday was also my mom's 81 birthday. I tried calling her acouple times and I think she was with my sister. So will try again this evening when I get home. After work we have to go to a visitation as not able to attend the funeral tomorrow. So to get home before it gets to late.
yanniejannie--Gwen is so lucky to have you as a friend looking out for her.
Sylvia--Congrates on the walk all the way around the lake. You are doing so well.
Looks like the sun is trying to shine. So looking forward to a walk this evening. Have a great rest of today and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki gi ne
October Goals
1. Log everybite--Good & Bad
2. List 3 postives each day
3. Start work on 3 Christmas stockings for new grandbabies.
4. Drink more water
5. Live life in the present, There is nothing that can be done about the past0 -
Good afternoon!!
My middle boy is 29 today.Oct was a busy month,have 3 oct b/days.
My friend with the cancer is back in the hospital trying to control the pain.They found another tumor in her diafram.:mad:
going to Violet`s early today.
Welcome new ladies:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: .
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Patti, here is the direction website from Quest. I dhttp://questcommunity.com/cincinnati/directions/on't know what is is on that site. The site they bought is not finished yet and they are meeting somewhere else. They don't like to meet in traditional churchy type places. I think they bought an old auto dealership. I remember the first one was in a bowling alley.
Well it was so nice to see all the sweaters and fall colors in church this morning. And I was happy to wear one of my new outfits.
I have seen some one talking about posting a picture. I read in the news and announcements thread on the main page that they are working on posting pictures. Maybe then I can post some pictures. I love to post pictures of my girls and where we go
Looks like we have a few people going through some troubling times again. Just remember you have a huge family to talk/vent to.
Allison I worry that you don't take care of yourself enough. You are always taking care of other people so much, is there time for yourself?
Joyce, Indana0 -
Good Monday morning
Well I got up at 6am and made a cup of tea and did Jeannette's Cardio Dance, her Cardio Kick-boxing later and a 40 minute walk after lunch.
I joined Livinglite yesterday, I should have joined when i first started Duramine, ah well better late than never.
Today I am washing clothes, ironing dry clothes and bed sheets and cleaning house.
My breakfast was strange today, 2 crumpets with Flora and peanut butter, muesli and skimmed milk. Was OK
Weight is still same as yesterday but have lost 1 inch overall.
Our visitors from Saturday have gone back to Melbourne, they sailed on the Spirit last night
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Good evening on a most perfect Autumn day! The weather here has been amazing this weekend. I am truly regretting my heel injury since it is keeping me from being outdoors as much as I would like.
I don't think I have the wherewithal to respond to anyone--my mind is too scattered. I did read and and think of each of you as I saw your news.
I had two different companies come out on Friday to give me estimates on repairing the crack in my house. The first guy estimated two new pilings at a cost of around $3500. The second guy estimated four new pilings, a total clean out of my crawlspace with new waterproofing, and installation of some sort of air cleaning system for a cost of around $7000. Needless to say, the second guy will never get my business. I don't respond well to scare tactics as a type of sales pitch! If I can find a buyer to make an offer with the contingency that I make the repair, I have someone who will loan me the money. Otherwise, I will have to walk. Both guys said that no bank would approve a loan on a house that had a structural defect like that. I have cancelled this month's mortgage payment and am calling an attorney on Monday to set up a consultation to be sure of the legal issues involved in walking away from the house.
I spent yesterday morning at the home of one our local Habitat for Humanity families helping guys from my church install a fence for their backyard. This young couple has SIX boys ages 4-14! I did some actual work on the fence as best I could while hobbling around. My main task was to try to make a personal connection with the family and I managed that by spending a good bit of time with the mom talking about raising boys, particularly boys with depression issues. It was fun AND it was important for me because it got me out of the house and involved with someone else's life instead of my own!
The boy child came home on the 2 p.m. train yesterday. He immediately went car shopping with his sister for about three hours. It was good to see them spend some time together. She found out that he has been sleeping outside in a hammock in the woods instead of in his dorm room! :noway: :noway: :noway: It seems that there are a number of students who enjoy sleeping outdoors and they have special hammocks that they attach to trees. He brought the hammock home and I tried it out. It was actually quite comfortable. On the other hand, it was like bringing home a newborn! He was up at midnight to take a shower, up at 3 a.m. to go sleep outside, and up at 6 a.m. to come back inside because it was too cold outside. I am a wee bit sleepy today! He's been more communicative this time around although he's still not talking much about his classes. He did say that his grades were good. He is spending the next two nights with his dad and will go back to school from there. He'll be home again for the last weekend in the month.
I've been pretty productive today once I made myself get going. After church, Andrew and I went to lunch (a full day's calories in one meal :sad: ) then came home and put his trail bike back in the trainer. I didn't know how so he showed me how to do it for myself. I rode for about 10 minutes, but preferred to spend that time with him instead of on the bike. After he left with his dad, I started some laundry (on third load now), figured out what I'm doing for a program for my ladies circle meeting on Tuesday, and wrote my paper for my literature class that is due today. (I'm a wonderful procrastinator!) My daughter said the content was good but she has emailed it back to me with some writing/grammatical changes suggested. I'll look at that as soon as I get through here. All in all, not a bad day! :happy: If I figure out some breakfasts and lunches for this week, I'll be incredibly pleased with myself!
Oh crap! I just looked at my calendar and my circle meeting is NEXT week. Oh well, I can either keep looking or go with what I'd already chosen...
I'm off to read the critique of my paper and then turn it in. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!
Carol in spectacularly beautiful NC0 -
Heather,DDs says Sylvia's is a place to try for lunch in Harlem.Both DDs recommend getting a reflexology massage for lower legs/feet.They said wonderfully gentle & perfect after walking NYC. Pat0
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a quick good evening
ran around crazy today, Joyce I guess I will rest sometime, but when DH is gone I take on a bit more as he isnt here to share the responsibilites.
like I said earlier, my DB and SIL are out on Nantucket and will be coming home I think tuesday, there is a caregiver up taking care of her mom,well Jean called saying that there blender wasnt working ,could I bring hers up with a bunch of bananas, which I did.
I got a call after grocery shopping and doing the lawn that they couldnt get a hold of them up at the house, our old neighbors stopped buy and asked me up for chinese food tonight with my other neighbor that is down from Boston.
anyway Sean wanted me to go check up at there house to see if the phone was off the hook, which it was so stopped there ,then down to George and Mary lous, for dinner, had a lovely time and just got home and took the dogs for a walk.. i never did make it up to my fathers for his birthday, got him some apple crisp donuts, and if I have time in the morning will make him some blueberry muffins for him and drop them off before work, and go see my DFIL. then to work until 5 , then home to feed and walk the dogs, then get up and do it all over again.
with the way the economy is going I wont be able to retire until I am 70 and even then there might not be any social security left:huh:0 -
Well, I'm done walking for the day. I hit a new record of 18,017 steps and 7.51 miles!
The kids were over tonight to ride bikes and have supper. It was lots of fun! Now I have to clean up the mess and start some laundry.
Goodnight everyone!
Sylvia0 -
It's Monday morning in Melbourne, and a day I don't get any exercise :sad: I work 10 hours and don't have any energy to exercise when I get home.
Exermom: Peri-peri oil is olive oil with chilies and spices in it. Delicious, if you like spicy things.
My 21 year old daughter has now joined my gym, so we work out together. And as I take my blind son to the gym 2 to 3 times a week, it has become a real family affair. Fortunately there is a family discount at our local YMCA.
I decided to take the day off from food monitoring yesterday, as I had two functions to attend. But I made sure I had a hefty session at the gym that morning. It was nice having some champagne without thinking about logging it.
Looking forward to my sashimi lunch today!0 -
Hi all. I'm 52. There's about two million things I should at least attempt to achieve but, for brevity's sake, for the month of October I would like to start resistance training again. Last time it was 4/22/140
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Bump to find my place. I hope you enjoy your new computer, Barbie.:flowerforyou:0
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Carol, so sorry you are having such trouble with selling your house. At least you know now what a problem is and you can set a plan to fight it. So college life i making your son a little weird right now? It's all part of growing up, the independence of college life, experimenting with finding his own life. at least he has come back to the nest and basically the same kid. You sure have a lot on your plate. Take care
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Carol, so sorry you are having such trouble with selling your house. At least you know now what a problem is and you can set a plan to fight it. So college life is making your son a little weird right now? It's all part of growing up, the independence of college life, experimenting with finding his own life. at least he has come back to the nest and basically the same kid. You sure have a lot on your plate. Take care
Joyce, Indiana0 -
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Hello, can I join this group please. I have only just found you and loved catching up with your stories. A bit about me. I live in the UK, up in the North of England with my gorgeous husband. I was 60 three months ago and have resolved to get myself leaner and fitter so that I can enjoy a long and healthy retirement. I want to lose around 60 pounds but am happy ???? (ish) to do this slowly. I have joined a gym and am getting there a couple of times a week. I have also started Zumba Gold and am really enjoying it. My downfall is overeating when I am tired, bored, stressed or there is temptation around. In fact when there is any excuse to.
My goals for October are to;
Get cardio exercise in 4 times a week, weeks start on Friday,
To log in to this group most days and post very honestly as I think this will help,
Plan in advance for dealing with tempting situations.0 -
Happy Monday morning to All,
I really didn't end up getting a lot done yesterday. I did get the laundry done, bathroom clean and kitchen almost completed. I finished chapter two, took the test and am half through chapter 3. I got some of the food prep done for the week and some exercise in, so I guess I had "some" kind of day! I did relax and lay around alot, working a full time and two part time jobs leaves Sunday my only free day and sometimes curling up on the couch and watching TV mindlessly is all I can do.
The doctor gave me a medicine to help with the dizziness and it seems to be working. I plan to teach abs tomorrow and that's when I almost passed out last week, that jumping up and down did it.
Vicki, I hope it warmed up and you were able to take that walk.
Joyce, Thanks for the directions I am definitely checking it out.
Time to start focusing on my job,
Good health and happiness to all today,
Patty, Cincinnati OH0 -
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Glad to find the 50 plus motivation and support. Love that word "support" because I have thus far hesitated to share anything on myfitnesspal because when I have scrolled through the comments after the first 5 or 6 positive ones, people start bashing and judging and it seems mean spirited. so, I hope this is a good, positive place on here.
My October goal:
strength training (weights at home or a gym) twice a week.
Write down everything I have eaten on the food diary part of this even if I regret eating it! ( I tended to edit my food entries in the past!)
If (when) I do eat more than I should or don't exercise, don't be so hard on myself - just start over again the next day.0 -
a quick hidee ho to all,
logged breakfast and and lunch and snacks, taking the dogs for a walk and then off to pick up prescriptions,down to see DFIL and out to see my dad and give him some blueberry muffins if they ever freakin cook, they are brown on the top and still mushy on the inside:grumble:0 -
Good morning!
nancyblum ... judyxshoes ... and other new ladies I missed ... Welcome! You have found a place to post where others accept you as you are and will support you whenever needed!
DS#2 is finally back in school after a week of incredibly painful migraine. Still had a small headache today, but was able to function. Back to the drawing board with food choices, sleep patterns, etc. Will see the neurologist this week to discuss why the Botox doesn't appear to be helping this time and what else we can possibly do.
Carol ... millet ... high in magnesium. Along with some of the other ancient grains, the high magnesium is said to help with migraines. When my son gets IV infusions (which he had on Thursday), they usually include a drip bag of magnesium to help reduce inflammation.
Very busy weekend. My Concord grapes are ready for picking but we have so many that it is impossible to use them all. Made 3 batches of jelly and will now work on making juice. I've offerred the grapes to any who want them ... and really ... it takes 3 minutes to pick an 8 quart basket ... but no takers this year. The deer will be happy.
Our newer (3 years old) apple trees didn't do that well this year. We don't use pesticides and something gnarled up most of the apples. Was still able to make a fresh pie and freeze one for later, as well as a little applesauce.
Was able to stay on track with most of my eating this week ... a 1 pound loss this morning ... but the Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars were a mistake!! Oh my ... so much butter! One 1/16th of an 8x8 pan logs in at 290 calories!!! Fortuntely, not many left and I think I have enough willpower to leave them for my guys.
Spent a little time outside decorating for autumn. Three times I tried to lift a flower box up over my head and hang on the outside of the house ... three times the pumpkin and gourd display I had in it tumbled out and hit me on the head! Sheesh!:huh: You think I would have figured out a better way after the first attempt?
Gloomy, rainy day here so far this morning. Hoping to get a lot done this week.
Have a great day!
Beth in Western New York0 -
My goal for the week is drink more water.
have 1/2 cup of edamame for snack(to increase fiber and potassium as reports show I am deficient)
hit the gym 3 times
eat thoughtfully when I dine out - 2 luncheon dates this week
Wish me luck, Nana0 -
Hi honies, I'm home!:drinker:
Phew, that was a totally sleepless all nighter.:noway: :ohwell: :huh: But we got through it and arrived back in England to torrential rain! Driving down the motorway was an experience!
We had the most terrific time. The last day was amazing! Clocked up around 800 cals of walking!:noway: :happy:
We set off down the High Line, a converted elevated railway track, which is now all beautifully planted and has lovely views, and that took us to West Village. Oh my! Looooooved the brownstones and the peaceful atmosphere. We had a coffee in a neighbourhood café.
Then we walked through to SoHo and the cast iron district, which was incredible every way you looked, I thought I was in a film. The queue to get into the new Central Perk café stretched twice around the block! ! ! ! ! ! ! Really!
Then we strolled through to Little Italy, where I heard some accents straight out of The Sopranos.:laugh: We had a pasta and lemon/basil sorbet lunch in a pavement café. Excellent and we judged it very authentic.
Then we strolled into Chinatown and, as it was a beautiful day and a Sunday, the Chinese community were out in force in the local park, playing authentic music, doing tai chi, playing maa jong and cards and just chatting. The very old women with wrinkled faces playing the games were quite a sight. We noticed a lot of funeral parlours!:laugh:
Then we walked on to the Financial district and visited St Pauls Chapel and Ground Zero. All very moving. Then on to Trinity Church and Wall Street.
PHEW!
Came back to the hotel on the subway. Taxi to the airport.
HOME,!:happy: :bigsmile: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
What a wonderful holiday. I snatched one hour's sleep this morning and will try to keep awake now.
Alison - I saw New Haven on the board. So close!
Haven't unpacked yet.
I calculate, with all the walking, I have about 3, 000 excess cals to burn off. That can't be hard - about one week of careful eating. Must be careful not to stuff myself through extreme tiredness. Salmon tonight which I fished from the freezer.:laugh:
Love Heather in rainy Hampshire UK0 -
Heather - So glad you are home safely!! Your trip sounds magnificent! Will you be my tour guide if you come again?0
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Judyxshoes and all newbies: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Stop by often to get to know people, and to give and get support.:flowerforyou:
Beth in WNY: Did you get your pumpkin and gourd display set up? Lifting a stack of irregular objects takes a great deal of patience, skill and plain old luck. I wonder about using some sort of pins or dowls to anchor items together.:flowerforyou:
Nana: Good luck with your meals out. I had a meal out yesterday and ingested a box of salt, figuratively speaking, as well as too much fat and too many calories. :grumble: It showed on the scales today.:blushing:
Heather: I’m happy you enjoyed your trip to NYC and that you are now safely home. What a glorious adventure and great way to celebrate your birthday. You have a rare talent for enjoying life.:flowerforyou:
DH came downstairs yesterday and was more active than he’s been in quite a while. It shows that he is making progress and I’m hopeful that his quality of life will be much better than it has been in a very long while. If he cooperates with PT, he’ll have a good chance. PT will not start until healing is much farther along but yesterday's progress was very encouraging. :bigsmile:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
October Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Good Morning,
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Welcome newcomers:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: .
Beth interesting about magnesium and headaches. I know when someone comes in with a heartattack they will also give them magnesium. I try to take some at night to help with leg cramps. My doctor recommend a form that is more easily absorbed by your body. They are in capsule tablet form and hard for me to swallow. I am at work so I do not have the kind they are.
Carol sorry about the repairs needed for your home. Hope it does not cause too much of a delay. Selling your home is hard enough already.
Today I am learning about eating more nutrious plants. I am reading a book that discusses how our plants have evolved and how in making them less bitter we have lost some of the nutition along the way. She makes recommendations of what are good choices of the foods available to us. Next time I post I'll have the title.
2014 word: contentment
MN Margaret 0 -
Sorry, will be replying to more people when I've come to, but wanted to say, Katla, so glad DH is making progress!:flowerforyou:
Carol - what a problem about the repairs. Be careful about cancelling the mortgage payments. Is it in your ex's name? Don't want to get a bad credit record.:noway:
Welcome to the new people. Love to get to know you.:flowerforyou:
Heather UK
Couldn't resist this pic of the DGC that my DDIL sent me. I can't get it to stay the right way up though.:ohwell:0 -
Heather-so glad you got home safely. I enjoyed your tutorial of your NY
trip. I go every spring on a bus trip, no matter how often we go, we always
find new things to do.
Well today is 2 wks and 2 days since my surgery and I went for my first
walk, Turned out to be 70 min. I misjudged the distance, exhausted but
feel good physically and mentally.
Brenda from Md
Welcome new ladies, you'll feel welcome here, we are all friendly.0 -
Happy Monday,
MN Margaret - would love to read that book.
Yanniejannie - I would love to have some of that brisk weather down in south florida
char316 - as one who stayed too long at my last job, I encourage you to change your career/job; it's so much less stressful
Moeggep - I love water aerobics too and must find a place to take it around here
janemartin02 - Happy birthday to your son!
dedflwrs - weight training is soooo important and fun! go for it!
Brought out the Halloween decorations and began trying to fit them into my new little apartment; was in a 5-bedroom house before. This will be an on-going project.
Took a lovely 40 minute walk among the mangroves in the park next door. Only had to stop to rest 5 times; that's a big improvement.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy day!
Mary0 -
definately over 50 and love hearing from other women in any age group. You are never to old and we are working to get healthy. I did not run my first marathon till I was 60 so we can accomplish anything if we really want to.0
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Hi! all,
Lovely morning here. Going to see "Gone Girl" this afternoon. Made a pretty good omlet this am: Swiss, roasted tomatoes, and spinach
just hit the spot! Already looking forward to the movie popcorn (unbuttered, of course!!)
Welcome to all the newbies.......stick around, read, get to know us, and feel free to join in and comment on what interests you! Please let us know where you are from.
rutbatars..........Is that Phlox in your picture? It's a favorite flower of mine!!!
Carol.........I'm wondering why your real estate person didn't advise you on the structural defect from the first; maybe they did and I missed it. Good luck. Yes, I am with you on the "special" hours 20-somethings keep!!!!! DD has gone to lift, then 2 to 8 will lifeguard today.........and, I promise you, she'll still be up at 1am!!!
Patty........Fingers crossed that your dizziness stays gone! Glad the dance was so much fun; still a bit green with envy here!
Beth.........Ahhhhhhh.........concord grapes, we had them and my mom made jelly and juice every year. I used to go under the supporting structure to read in the summer; it was cool and dark----too many bees toward the end of the season, though. Glad to hear DS made it to school. Would using a stepladder help you get that display in place?
Heather...........Welcome home! I am thrilled that you had such a good time in NYC!!! Thanks for taking us along!! The new pic is so cute (as always); they really are two adorable kids.
Mary.........Happy decorating. It was just too cool here yesterday to scrub down the front of the house and do mine.
Brenda.............Super first walk; no wonder you are exhausted!
Katla...........Wonderful that your DH is doing so very well!!! May he continue to improve.
Hello to everyone else!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic0
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